Cory's Dutchman's-pipe
Aristolochia coryi
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Cory's Dutchman's-pipe is a low-growing native vine that stays compact at 6-24 inches tall. It produces interesting curved, pipe-shaped flowers from spring through summer and thrives in full sun with minimal water needs.
In an HOA neighborhood
Cory's Dutchman's-pipe takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Insufficient data for HOA assessment
Wildlife value
This plant serves as a host plant for pipevine swallowtail butterflies and attracts various native bees with its unique blooms.
Common questions
- How much sun does Cory's Dutchman's-pipe need?
- Cory's Dutchman's-pipe grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Cory's Dutchman's-pipe bloom?
- Cory's Dutchman's-pipe blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Cory's Dutchman's-pipe native?
- Cory's Dutchman's-pipe (Aristolochia coryi) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Cory's Dutchman's-pipe attract?
- Cory's Dutchman's-pipe draws butterflies and bees.
- Is Cory's Dutchman's-pipe HOA-friendly?
- Cory's Dutchman's-pipe takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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